Collected Papers

Tamil Department's [Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi] 
Silver Jubilee Commemoration Publication - 1985

CONTENTS

S.No. Details Pages

Dedication

v
Foreword vii
Preface xiii

Section I :: Religion and Philosophy

01 Vishnu Cult in Ancient Tamil Literature 2
02 The Two Sects in South Indian Vaishnavism 14
03 The Aazhvaars' Concept of Salvation 32
04 God-Soul Relationship in the Naalaayiram 42
05 The Naalaayiram as Dravida Veda 53
06 Bridal Mysticism of the Aazhvaar 65
07 The Value of Weeping in Spiritual Life 77
08 Vaishnavite Philosophy from Tamil Sources 83
09 Tiruvalluvar's Philosophy of life 102
10 Vaishnavite Philosophy in South India 109

Section II ::  Language and Literature

11 Development of South Indian Languages 120
12 Tirukkural and its Relevance to Modern Age 133
13 Vedic References in Cankam Literature 140
14 Muttollaayiram - A Study 160
15 Kalingattap-parani of Jayankontaan 194
16 Nature-Poetry in the Aazhvaars 210
17 The Naalaayiram and the Tirumurais - A Bird's Eye Comparative View 220
18 A Critical Note on the Codification of Naalaayiram 226
19 The Place of Minor Characters in Kambaramayanam 241
20 Medical References in Tamil Literature 250

Section III :: History, Education and Culture

21 Institution of Popular Culture in the Ancient Tamil Country 258
22 The Concept of One India in Ancient Tamil Literature 274
23 Standards of University Education 288
24 Science Education in Cankam Literature 294
25 The Community that has conserved the Dravidian Culture 308
26 Highlights of Tamil Cultural Influence Abroad in the Classical Period 312
27 Tiruvalluvar's Philosophy of Education 322

Appendices

Bibliography 334
Index 339
Prof Reddiar's Publications 345